Police have arrested six individuals in connection with two separate assault cases reported in the capital this month. All suspects were taken into custody under court orders on October 10.
According to the Maldives Police Service, those arrested include Thaif Rafeeq (26) of Moraa, GA. Maamendhoo; Amsal Abdulla (25) of Sunrise, GDh. Rathafandhoo; Ahmed Neezaad (29) of Thundi, Rosebud, L. Gan; Abdulla Ishraaq (19) of Gulbakage, GDh. Thinadhoo; Shamaal Hussain (22) of Mustharee, Th. Gaadhiffushi; and Rajwan Latheef (24) of Muringu, L. Maamendhoo.
October 7 Assault — Boduthakurufaanu Magu
Police said Shamaal Hussain and Rajwan Latheef were arrested in relation to an attack that occurred on October 7 around 18:10, near the Post Office on Boduthakurufaanu Magu. The pair allegedly assaulted a man while riding a motorcycle.
Following their arrest, both were presented to court and remanded for 15 days pending further investigation.
October 4 Assault — M. Reendhoomage Area
The other four suspects — Thaif, Amsal, Neezaad, and Ishraaq — were linked to an earlier assault on October 4 around 20:30. In that case, a group reportedly arrived on motorcycles and attacked a man sitting on a parked motorcycle near M. Reendhoomage, using dangerous weapons.
Police confirmed that these four suspects were brought before court and ordered to be detained until the conclusion of their trial.
Victims Recovering; Investigation Ongoing
The victims of both attacks received treatment at a hospital and have since been discharged. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to determine possible connections and motives behind the assaults.
Police continue to urge the public to assist with information that could aid in resolving the cases and maintaining public safety in Malé.
